Development Studies / Business

About the course

This combined degree explores equality and development challenges alongside contemporary business practice. You’ll build understanding of how policy, economics, government and organisations shape opportunities locally and globally, while developing practical business capability. The program lets you tailor your study by selecting a major from each component degree, preparing you to apply development insights in professional settings through a Bachelor-level combined qualification in development studies and business.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply development and business skills across sectors where social impact and organisational performance intersect. Career pathways include roles in international aid and development, policy and advocacy, research, urban and regional planning, and advisory or consultancy work. Opportunities may be found in government, NGOs and charities, and private organisations needing social, economic and community development expertise from a Bachelor-level combined degree in development studies and business.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as content writer, social advocate, journalist, editor, graphic designer, art curator, and etc. in companies including The Integer Group, Art Bank, HoneyWell, Al-Jazeera, United Nations, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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